Volkswagen Golf 1996 vs Honda Civic 1996
| Body: | Hatchback | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Golf) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda Civic) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 15 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 62 NM more than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.1 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 1996 1.9 engine: This engine stands out for its durability and generally remains trouble-free until it has been used extensively over many years. Despite its robust construction, the wear and tear from prolonged use, ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1996 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 44 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 405 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.7 metres more than that of the Honda Civic, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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